The Very Rev. Volodymyr Khanas, interim priest, will be the celebrant for the service.

Orthodox Christians follow the Julian Calendar, which has a 13-day difference from the traditional calendar.

For information, call (856) 825-6720.

Women’s group to hold monthly luncheon

OCEAN CITY - The Cape-Atlantic Christian Women's Connection will hold its first luncheon of 2016, “Fit for a New Year,” from noon to 1:45 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Tuckahoe Inn, 1 Harbor Road, Beesley’s Point.

Myke Colazzo of Anytime Fitness in Mays Landing will demonstrate how to become fit in the new year. International speaker and author Mary Materniak of Chesilhurst will share her story of poverty, abusive relationships and alcoholism in her talk, “From a Tar Paper Shack to a Mansion.”

The all-inclusive price is $16.50. For reservations, call Arlene at (609) 204-3461 or Joyce at (856) 777-0346. A free nursery is available by reservation.

Anointing service at New Life World

MILLVILLE - New Life World Outreach Ministries, 201 Bluebird Lane, will begin the new year with a special anointing service at 11 a.m. Sunday.

All are welcome to participate. Each attendee will be prayed for and anointed with oil.

For information, call (856) 825-3332.

Church of Resurrection announces schedule

VINELAND - The Church of the Resurrection Episcopal announces its upcoming schedule:

•Sunday — Adaptive worship at 4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 800 E. Wood St., Vineland. Adaptive worship welcomes all forms of physical and vocal response. This service will have scripture and storytelling that includes spoken and visual cues, therapeutic play for the response, and a simplified prayer for Holy Communion. Gathering and dismissal rituals will help with transitioning. This family worship service is offered for those for whom conventional worship may be difficult, including those on the Autism spectrum. Supper will follow the service.

VINELAND - A Mass will be celebrated in Italian at 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at St. Padre Pio Parish, Church of St. Mary’s, 736 Union Road, East Vineland.

Father Robert Sinatra will lead the Mass. Everyone is welcome.

For information, call the parish office at (856) 691-7526.

Services set at First United Methodist Church

MILLVILLE - Lewis J. Hiserote, lead pastor of First United Methodist Church of Millville, will preach at services this weekend with a sermon titled, “Another Road.” The sermon will discuss Epiphany Sunday, when the Magi, following the star, came to see the Christ child after considerable expense, travel and time.

•Thursdays — Family Bible study at 7 p.m., preceded by a prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m.

For information, call (856) 691-1349.

Course about faith at Greentree Church

EGG HARBOR TWP. - Greentree Church, 125 Schoolhouse Road, will hold a seven-week course starting Jan. 14 that explores the Christian faith and considers who Jesus is and what it means to follow him. It is for anyone who would like to learn more about Christianity.

The course will meet Thursday nights from 7 to 9 p.m.

A free dinner is included with each session.

To register or for information, visit www.greentree.org/ce or call (609) 927-3838.